Publications by authors named "E Cava"

Malnutrition, a significant risk factor for mortality and morbidity in the elderly, poses a huge threat in the geriatric population, showing a high prevalence, especially in people affected by chronic non-communicable age-related diseases [...

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  • The study investigates how gender affects dietary habits and physical activity, aiming to create targeted health interventions.
  • Using principal component analysis (PCA) on data from 2,509 adults, researchers identified five distinct eating and activity groups and found notable differences in food preferences and exercise types between men and women.
  • The findings suggest that men typically consume more meat and engage in strength training, while women prefer structured, vegetable-rich diets, highlighting the importance of personalized health strategies for both genders.
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Calorie restriction (CR) and physical exercise (EX) are well-established interventions known to extend health span and lifespan in animal models. However, their impact on human biological aging remains unclear. With recent advances in omics technologies and biological age (BioAge) metrics, it is now possible to assess the impact of these lifestyle interventions without the need for long-term follow-up.

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The increase in elderly populations worldwide highlights the urgency of addressing age-related problems through effective nutritional management to enhance the well-being of the elderly and for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. The trend towards an increasing elderly population brings with it an increase in conditions such as sarcopenia, osteosarcopenia and frailty, emphasising the importance of regular checks for malnutrition in the elderly and the implementation of personalised nutritional therapies. The importance of nutrition in addressing geriatric syndromes such as frailty, sarcopenia, osteosarcopenia, obesity and metabolic syndrome is highlighted.

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